Every year on April 28, we remember all the workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents and we renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.
Please join us wherever you are by holding a minute of silence. Share your support on social media using the hashtag #DayOfMourning.
Awareness of workplace safety can save lives.
When a worker receives proper training, they are able to perform their work safely.
An OHS Education program identifies training needs within an organization. From there, employers design and develop a program that meets legislative requirements and reflects best practices in their work environment.
A strong education program helps employers choose training that reduces the risk from hazards, and properly trains employees to be safe.
Visit our partners’ websites for course information and schedules:
Print and display these posters to promote safety in your workplace, or contact WSCC Communications to request free printed copies.
WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and provides a guide for identifying hazardous materials found in workplaces. This ensures workers know what dangers exist and how to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials.
A WHMIS Program consists of safety data sheets (SDS), product labels, and worker education programs.
WHMIS continues to evolve. For current information on WHMIS, including general information, posters, education and training requirements and courses, visit:
Based on incidences that occur in the North, WSCC publishes Hazard Alerts to remind workers (on and off the job) of hazards we face. The alerts explain the danger and offer clear instruction on how to minimize risk of injury. We release hazard alerts to help prevent similar incidence.
Codes of Practice provide practical guidance to help employers and workers understand and meet safety standards required by our legislation.
Email Safety Regulations for more information, or to learn how you can be involved in developing Codes of Practice.
Your employer has to ensure you know how to safely perform any task in your job, and must provide you proper training. They must explain your job duties and show you how to do them.
You should be able to explain and show how to do your duties to your supervisor.
The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
